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Re: Matching mouthpiece and barrel

Author: CEC
Date: 2006-08-20 17:20

Hi Wayne,

I cannot speak with absolute authority on this, but it seems that a tight match to the bores at both ends is important. For instance, I believe "Moenig" Buffet barrels are designed to mate a mouthpiece with a relatively large exit bore (Kaspar types, for example) with the R-13 top joint, which has a relatively small bore.

The best thing you can do is to speak with mouthpiece/barrel makers you are considering dealing with. They will give you the third degree about your current set-up and whatever performance/intonation problems you're experiencing.

Best,

Chris

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